Chicago Acoustic Underground Podcast

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Episode 196 - Ernie Hendrickson Apr 13, 2009

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Ernie Hendrickson joined us for an afternoon of shear pleasure. This man is, without a doubt, scaling up from regional to national level. His performances are uniformly perfect.\nErnie brought Matt Ulery on Upright Bass and Chicagoand#39;s amazing pedalsteel master Mr. Brian Wilkie. As you can tell it was, yet again, a magical afternoon.\nCheck out his myspace page for a listing of all the venues in the midwest where he is performing and for Godand#39;s sake go see this wonderful singer/songwriter with his full band. In the Chicago area you can catch him at Martyrand#39;s 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. on april 23, 2009. Show time 9 PM. Join the CAU crew at this manand#39;s performance. \n\n

Episode 195 - James Lee Stanley Apr 07, 2009

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James Lee Stanley came into the studio and mesmerized me with his flawless control of his voice and guitar. This is without a doubt, the best performance on CAU so far. Many many thanks to Donna Frost for introducing us. \nJames Lee has recorded more albums/CDs than anyone I personally know. Check out his myspace page and make sure you go see him live. He tours extensively and will be near you soon.\nI am totally serious about this manand#39;s performance. We were enthralled and trapped in the emotions of his songs.\nGee, I guess I liked this Guy....\nTo you James I send my very personal thanks for being on the show, but more importantly, for becoming my friend. You are a treasure that all the World must find. \n\n

Episode 194 - Crystal Bowersox Mar 31, 2009

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Crystal Bowersox joined Brian Walker (http://www.brianwalkerlive.com), Jeff Brown , Christine Knodle and myself for a memorable afternoon. Crystal got us all to shed a tear or two or three during her show.Crystal's voice, guitar, and lyrics are supurb. I have seen her live many times now and I swear that you will have a wonderful time at her concerts. Crystal is back home in Toledo, Ohio with little Anthony who is now weighing in at 10 lbs.! During the show we talked about a road trip to visit her and we are keeping our word. We (Goodbyehome ) are going to join her on August 22nd at Papa's Tavern 1328 Liberty St., Toledo, Ohio and then we are all camping out on her Mom's farm. What a blast!!!! Enjoy this truly beautiful performer.....Well, now better than a year has pasted and as we all know by now, Crystal was the runner-up on 2010's American Idol and is on the American Idol tour which is stopping in Chicago tomorrow night August 28th at the United Center.

Episode 193 - Dawen Wang Mar 25, 2009

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Dawen Wang joined Christine and I on a July afternoon last summer with percussionist Jonathan Beverly for an afternoon of shear joy! Dawen, from Boston to Hong Kong to Chicago, to Los Angeles the influnces abound. \nHe and Jonathan had only been playing together for 3 months when this was recorded. How amazing!!! Once again, it is in your best interest to go see this man live. We were dancing throughout the show. Be sure to check out his myspace page for touring updates.\n\n

Episode 192 - Ben Keeler Mar 20, 2009

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Ben Keeler came into the studio thanks to Christine Knodle both are graduates of Columbia and they both are fine examples of the quality of that schooland#39;s music department. Also with us was David Kav CAU alumni and dear friend.\nBen blew us away with his skills and demonstrated his degree in musical composition. Anytime you see his name on a venue, go see this amazing musician. \n\n

Episode 191 - Dan and Leland Mar 13, 2009

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Dan and Leland were in town from Los Angeles for several live gigs and came into the studio and recorded one absolutely amazing Podcast. These guys are brilliant. So brilliant that we are going to bring them back to Chicago this summer and pair them with the CAU band Goodbyehome for some live shows.\nNo matter where you live, they are probably going to be there some time or another as they play at a National level. When you see them coming, go see them. You will be satisfied no doubt.\n\n

Episode 190 - Allison Fishman Mar 12, 2009

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Allison Fishman joined me with CAU alumni Sam Saunders for an afternoon of acoustic un-plugged music. Normally Allison and for that matter, Sam would have electric guitars in hand but for this show it was all acoustic.\nAllison is such a great songwriter and I love her voice. She had so much fun playing with Sam and he with her. I am sure you will enjoy this show.\n\n

Episode 189 - Karen Mal w/ Buddy Mondlock Mar 05, 2009

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Karen Mal joined me with fellow musician Buddy Mondlock for an afternoon of beautiful music. Karen started her lifeand#39;s journey in New England and migrated to Fish Creek, Wisconsin and is now a resident of Austin, Texas. Buddy grew up in Park Forest, Illinois and has lived in Nashville for the past 20 years.\nI, of course, fell in love with Karen along with her voice, lyrics, and her mandolin/guitar. Buddyand#39;s music and lyrics are amazing. What a great show. \nGo to Karenand#39;s Myspace page and Buddyand#39;s Myspace page to keep track of their live show dates. \n\n

Episode 188 - Tim May Feb 20, 2009

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Tim May and his lovely wife Gretchen Priest-May joined me one afternoon for a wonderful show featuring Timand#39;s amazing flat pick technique wonderful lyrics and Gretchenand#39;s gorgous fiddle artistry. What a great treat to have these Nationally recognized artists on CAU. Check them out on Timand#39;s myspace page for all their latest bookings. I highly recommend this truly American sound. \n\n

Episode 187 - Goodbyehome Feb 09, 2009

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Goodbyehome is Greg Combs, Christine Knodle, Jeff Brown, Michael Vez, and Christoper Kelly. CAU is the proud producer of this amazing band.\n This show is a taste of what you will see and hear at their live performance tomorrow night February 10, 2009 8 PM at Martyrand#39;s Chicago 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. along with Root Cause, and David Kav. The cost for this excellent show is $7.00 which is one hell of a lot of music for the price. \nThis is the first of new direction for CAU. We will be presenting CAU showcases throughout the year. Each one featuring the artists that have performed on the CAU Podcast. \nPlease come out and support original music in Chicago and many thanks to Martyrand#39;s for their support \n\n

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